Degrees and certificates
The Department of Gerontology offers doctoral, masters, and cerificate level programs.
The Assisted Living Administration Specialty Area within the Master's program is NAB-Accredited.
Doctorate in Health Related Science
Careers paths include:
Assisted Living Administration
Community Education & Training
Dementia & Eldercare Programming
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Policy, Advocacy & Research
Administration & Marketing
We have found through Alumni surveys that we typically see our students work in the following areas:
- 25% work in Administration (e.g., long-term care, non-profit organizations, etc.)
- 25% work in Education (e.g., university faculty, community education, etc.)
- 25% work in Care Coordination (e.g., Geriatric Care Managment, social services, professional caregiving, etc.)
- 25% work in Policy and Advocacy (e.g., local/state/federal government)